HELPFUL HINTS
•Make sure the machine is running at full speed before beginning to juice.
•Do not force feed the juicer. For most fruits and vegetables a slow, steady push down the chute will work best.
•There is no need to cut into sections a fruit or vegetable that will fit whole into the feeder chute. If it must be cut, cut only into large pieces that easily fit down the feeder chute.
•When making a drink that uses a combination of more than one fruit or vegetable, we suggest alternating the various fruits or vegetables when placing them in the machine. For example: Carrot Apple Juice — place one or two pieces of carrot in feeder chute, then a piece or two of apple. Keep alternating in this manner.
•When juicing leafy greens we suggest that you twist and roll the green into a ball the size of a golf ball. Always place the greens into the juicer first, followed by crisper vegetables such as carrots, celery, etc.
•When juicing any very soft fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, grapes and peaches, we suggest that you alternate with firmer fruits and vegetables.
•Cleaning The Fruits and Vegetables: Before you begin juicing, thoroughly wash all dirt and sprays from the fruits and vegetables. A vegetable brush can be used to clean carrots, celery, etc. Cut away any decaying or diseased portions of the fruits or vegetables.
•Preparing The Fruits and Vegetables: It is not necessary to peel your fruits and vegetables as many of the valuable food elements are under the surface near the skin. The only exceptions are cucumbers, pineapples, oranges and grapefruit. These should be peeled.
HOW TO CLEAN AND CARE FOR YOUR OMEGA JUICER
STEP 1 Follow disassembling instructions as explained previously.
STEP 2 Wash parts in Hot water. No detergent required, but mild detergent may be used if desired. Bowl, plunger, cover and clutch nut require only light rinsing.
STEP 3 Wash cutter blade and strainer basket under running water. Stiff brush may be used to loosen any food residue.
STEP 4 If desired, all stainless steel parts may be cleaned in the dishwasher. The top, bowl or plunger should be placed on the top rack only.
STEP 5 To remove pulp debris from the strainer basket, simply scrape out by hand or with a spoon. The more pulp removed before adding water will aid in cleaning. Use a plastic brush to scrub while placing the strainer basket under running water.
STEP 6 Towel dry all parts before assembling again.
STEP 7 After repeated use, mineral stains may begin to appear on the juicer parts that come in contact with juice. Immerse all removable parts and completely submerge in water overnight with a solution of eight table- spoons of Cascade or similar dishwasher detergent per gallon of water.
(Remember, don’t immerse the motor base housing).
STEP 8 If juicing daily, it is recommended to soak parts overnight as mentioned above, on a weekly basis. If this precaution is not taken the openings in the mesh screen of the basket will start to get smaller and make the juicer less efficient.
STEP 9 Your Omega Juicer never needs lubrication of any kind.
SPECIAL NOTE: Should your Omega Juicer stop running or not start when you turn the machine on, it is most likely due to the fact that the electrical overload switch has been tripped. The reset switch is located on the bottom of the juicer. Simply push the switch to reset the machine and the machine should now function normally.
